Spike in need
As food and fuel prices go up, so goes the need for help. Demand for food stamps is up, strain shows at food banks and religious groups in Rhode Island step in to help. But need is great, and winter 'is the bleakest time for people trying to make ends meet,' says one worker. Another says 'we're seeing middle income people feeling the pinch. The quality of life is diminishing.'
The Westerly Sun (RI) 2008-02-03
Categories: HEALTH & NUTRITION, Hunger & Food Security
Index: Ashaway, Bradford Jonnycake Center, Charlestown, Christ Episcopal Church, Community Outreach Ministry, Daniel Hyland, Department of Human Services, foreclosure, Joseph DeSantis, Kathy Stedman, Lea Rockholz, Living Supplies Closet, Margaret McGovern, Maria Cote, Natalie Lawton, Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, rent, Robert McDonough, South County, South County Community Action, South County Community Action Agency, St. Andrews Church, Trinity Lutheran Church, Vicky Anderson, Wakefield